Alpharetta Rotary Donates $15K To North Fulton Charities

ALPHARETTA, GA — The Rotary Club of Alpharetta surprised North Fulton Community Charities with a $15,000 check at their February meeting. The $15,000 donation will help North Fulton Community Charities expand their services in the North Fulton community. The mission of North Fulton Community Charities is to build self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness and hunger in our community by providing emergency assistance and enrichment programs.

The Rotary Club of Alpharetta has been a long-time supporter of North Fulton Community Charities. The club regularly volunteers to pick up food for the food pantry from a local market in addition to supporting the Back to School and Holiday programs. Alpharetta Rotarians John Hipes of Hipes & Belle Isle Law Group and Ted Schwartz of Joel & Granot Commercial Real Estate both currently serve on the North Fulton Community Charities Board of Directors.

“We are excited and grateful to the Rotary Club of Alpharetta for this generous donation,” said North Fulton Community Charities Executive Director Holly York. “The Alpharetta Rotary has been a dedicated partner in the fight against poverty in our community and this donation further demonstrates their commitment to help our neighbors in need.”

"Through dedication, hard work, and community support, North Fulton Community Charities leads the way in helping the citizens of North Fulton County,” said Will Daniel, President, Rotary Club of Alpharetta 2019-2020. “The Rotary Club of Alpharetta is proud to donate $15,000 to North Fulton Community Charities, and we look forward to partnering with them for many years to come."